Here at Visa Logistics, we have formed strong bonds with all embassies in South Africa and we specialise in facilitating documents within these embassies. In our years of dealing with these particular embassies, we have grown to understand their requirements and regulations. We pride ourselves in producing services in the fastest time possible. We understand the deadlines of life and the strenuous admin that comes with it. That’s why we offer full services of collecting your documents locally, facilitating, and delivering them back to your doorstep.
An Apostille is a form of authentication issued for documents that will be used in countries that participate in the Hague Convention. Authentications refer to countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention and require different forms and certifications. The process is similar to obtaining an apostille; however, it requires the additional Embassy Legalization by the Embassy of the country in which the document is to be presented.
The majority of documents that are required to be attested can only be attested in Pretoria as this is where DIRCO (The Department of International Relations and Cooperation a.k.a Foreign Affairs) is located. In order for documents to be attested they have to go to one or more of the following places:
  • Notary Public and the High Court
  • Departments of Basic and Higher Education as well as Umalusi
  • HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
  • DIRCO
  • The Relevant Embassy / Consulate
You may attest any original educational qualification, and unabridged birth, marriage, and death certificates.
The processing timeline is solely dependent on which Embassy you require stamping from and the documents in question.
Understanding the requirements of the country you wish to travel to. Do you require apostille or attestation? Documents needing to be attested will be sent directly to the Embassy of the country you wish to travel to. Middle Eastern embassies provide stamps and authentication that are higher than the Notary Public, High Court, Department of Basic & Higher Education, HPCSA and DIRCO. Documents needing apostille will be sent to the relative offices for stamping/authentication. This will add to your processing timeline.